Carbs vs Sugars

A nutritionist might be able to give you a better answer, but as Kairk mentioned sugar is included in the carb count, fiber is in it too, if there is any. There are foods that have a lot of carbs but not a lot of sugar in it but in the end it's converted to give you quick energy.

Read more labels & you'll see what I'm talking about.

I read every label, no matter what. I see low sugars and high carbs all the time, but not the reverse. I do think it's a bug... But it's a bug that triggers confusion and doubt!

This is a conversation I will be having with my nutritionist when I see him next month.  I have the same issue because I eat lots of vegetables and usually an apple a day.  In the summer, I tend to eat melons, berries, etc. and when you log those things into MFP it makes the carb content go up but it doesn't differentiate between them.  I don't know if there is another tool I can use to log my stuff or if I have to somehow start doing the math on my own, but I figured my nutritionist would know.  I know healthy carbs are okay within my daily limit and I stay away from bad carbs (unless I have a moment!).  I don't think it's a glitch.  I think it's something that MFP has not incorporated into their system and I really wish they would!

MFP - allows to set up carbs goals separetly from sugar goals. 

The carbs are calculated based on % of total calories, while sugars are a set number. 

You can go to main website (not the app) of the MFP and change that. On the website I was able to chose fiber to be shown under the carbs.  It helps me to analyze my nutrition better. 

I don't mind some carbs but I do want to limit my sugars. So I set up my carbs to 60..but my sugars to 15 gr.. 

It is good for me to see the sugars... Becasue a yogurt may have low carbs overall - but if all of them are Sugar - that will show on my MFP... 

BTW: unfortunately- fruits have a lot of sugars- so even though they may be better for us than bag of candies - they are still sugar.  If they don't affect your weight loss or cravings - go ahead - enjoy.  But..if you start seeing weight gain or more cravings - you may need to change things.  

FYI - I am very.sensitive to sugars, but I found out that my body tolerates most berries quite well...even in larger qties. But some other fruits can really affect me. I.e. banana, grapes, pineapple, pears, melons..etc.. 

Yes I need to explore more with the fiber thing; I think I tried doing it a few times before and I couldn't figure it out!  Thank you!!!  Also, I only eat an apple a day before my workouts to give me some carbs beforehand.  I need the energy so I can blow 'em out of the water :)  In the summer I do have more of those fresh summertime fruits but I am also way more active.  I get to workout literally every day, my kids and I have season passes to our local amusement park so I walk a billion steps, etc.  It balances out :)  You are definitely right on the fruits and sugars thing though...I can't eat a darn banana anymore to save my life!!!  They make me soooooo sick.  

MFP - allows to set up carbs goals separetly from sugar goals. 

The carbs are calculated based on % of total calories, while sugars are a set number. 

You can go to main website (not the app) of the MFP and change that. On the website I was able to chose fiber to be shown under the carbs.  It helps me to analyze my nutrition better. 

I don't mind some carbs but I do want to limit my sugars. So I set up my carbs to 60..but my sugars to 15 gr.. 

It is good for me to see the sugars... Becasue a yogurt may have low carbs overall - but if all of them are Sugar - that will show on my MFP...